...absence of the fetal heart rate (the baby’s heartbeat) is a principal factor in diagnosing miscarriage. The fetal heart scan is a specialized kind of ultrasound scan. The fetal heart...
...Dosage for relief of heartburn from non-erosive GERD When used to treat heartburn associated with non-erosive gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), the dosage is 10 mg taken once daily for 4...
...risk of heart and blood vessel problems, such as heart attack and stroke, and death in certain people. You may have a higher risk if you’re age 50 years or...
...heavy menstruation or inflammatory bowel disease Bone marrow problems and leukemia Certain chronic conditions, e.g. rheumatoid arthritis, kidney disease (anemia of chronic disease) Certain genetic disorders, e.g. thalassemia and sickle...
...fluid from the pericardial space, the area surrounding the heart. This fluid, known as pericardial effusion, can accumulate due to various medical conditions, leading to pressure on the heart and...
...HDL cholesterol, also known as high-density lipoprotein (or good cholesterol), is useful in protecting against heart disease. Low levels can increase the risk of heart problems. LDL cholesterol test LDL...
Definition and Overview Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a life-saving procedure used in intensive care medicine to provide both respiratory and cardiac support for patients whose heart and lung functions are...
...of veins and arteries and an increase in the oxygen levels that go to the heart help boost the functioning of your heart. This decreases your chance of getting a heart...
...that focuses on patients below 21 years old, including newborns. Cardiothoracic surgical procedures performed on these patients are often related to genetic defects that affect the heart. The heart is...
...is a candidate for coronary heart disease. In some cases, a patient may have previously been diagnosed with coronary heart disease but has yet to be evaluated for a stenting...